How to File a Claim for Pothole Damage in New Jersey

We are only a few weeks away from spring, which means New Jersey roads are littered with potholes from the winter season. Some potholes seems to swallow entire cars up they're so big. While you do your best to avoid them while you drive, sometimes you just can't prevent having your car engulfed in the pit in the road. You weave around them as you drive, but there is always that one that seems to pop up out of nowhere.

So now you've hit that pothole that was as big as a black hole and your car got a little beat up. Your car and the pothole got into a fight and sadly your car lost, big time. What can you do about it? Car repairs can be very expensive and no one wants to deal with that headache. What if I told you there is a chance you can get some of that money back? Sounds too good to be true right?

A few helpful hints: as said before the registered owner must file, file the claim within 90 days, and get the car repaired before filing. The pothole must have been previously reported to give the state/county/town an opportunity to repair it prior to the incident. This is why it is important to report potholes when you see them on the road.